A sump pump is a key component in your home that helps prevent ground- or rainwater from building up in your basement — pushing water out from under your home and helping to keep it away from the foundation. As with any other system or appliance in your home, a sump pump needs regular maintenance to help make sure its functioning […]

In newer homes, excess water from condensation goes right into a nearby floor drain. But many older homes don’t have a floor drain next to the furnace. So furnace installers mount a condensate pump right on the furnace and route the drain line to a far-off sink or floor drain. If that pump fails, the […]

Water backup occurs when the water around the foundation of your home exceeds the capacity of removal systems to drain it. It can occur from surface water seeping into foundation walls or sewer systems overflowing up through drains in the basement. Prevention Steps Maintain gutters and downspouts, keeping them free of debris and leaves and […]

Many people overlook the importance of plumbing maintenance in the summer because most of their focus is on pipes not freezing in the winter. But water use is higher in the summer with outdoor activities, increased shower use, watering of plants, etc. So here’s an important checklist of maintaining your plumbing in the summer months. […]